CONCLUSION

   As mentioned earlier the Sidewinder X2 by Artillery is the 2nd 3D printer I’ve used to date so right now I’m far from an expert (which is why I’m open to suggestions of what else to test in such reviews). Still, it’s very easy to see that in terms of printing quality this 3D printer does very well and the same of course applies for its features list which is not something we see with models at around its price range. Build quality is also very good so whether it’s about the aluminum frame, motors, aluminum extruder or the AC heated tempered glass base everything checks out. The 2.7inch color LCD is also a great addition and makes setting up and using the Sidewinder X2 a breeze. Still printing speed is an issue, at least for me since I’m not very knowledgeable when it comes to 3D printers. I don’t really know just how faster other similar models are (although I do imagine most are roughly the same, at least at around the same price range) but taking over 30 hours to print an 142x111x200mm 3D model seems like a lot to me (still I’ll wait until other models arrive to verify this). Cost is also an slight issue (one which should actually apply to every 3D printer out there) since that 142x111x200mm model used almost 1/3 of the black PLA filament provided to me by Artillery (and this was with just 20% infill density). Of course, in all fairness everything I mention here needs to be compared with results from other 3D printers in future reviews.

   You can grab your very own Sidewinder X2 3D printer by Artillery (plus 1Kg of PLA filament) for USD349/325.20Euros directly from their online store, a price tag which is really affordable for a model with its capabilities. Well, there’s not much else i can say about the Sidewinder X2, it delivers exactly as advertised and for someone such as myself with a rather limited experience with 3D printers (we all have to start from somewhere i guess) that’s all that matters and for that the Golden award is in order.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Large Printing Surface (300x300x400mm)
- Print Quality
- AC Heated Tempered Glass Bed
- Dual Z Axis Motors
- Automatic Leveling
- Color LCD Screen
- PC, USB & MicroSD Connection
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Speed (?)